Selsey is so tranquil, as a visitor you should almost feel out of place and like you’re disturbing the town’s peace. But the locals are friendly and inviting, making you feel warmly welcomed. Those living and working in the area get to experience Selsey’s community spirit first hand.

Is Selsey a nice place to live?

Selsey is so tranquil, as a visitor you should almost feel out of place and like you’re disturbing the town’s peace. But the locals are friendly and inviting, making you feel warmly welcomed. Those living and working in the area get to experience Selsey’s community spirit first hand.

What is Selsey famous for?

A historic seaside town, famous for its crab fishery, Selsey is located at the southernmost point of West Sussex. Much of the town centre is composed of old Georgian houses.

Why is Selsey Bill called?

The name Selsey, has existed since Anglo-Saxon times, and is derived from the Old English meaning Seal’s Island. The form Selsey Bill appears to be more recent.

Is Selsey safe?

Selsey Crime Overview Selsey is the second most dangerous small town in West Sussex, and is the 30th most dangerous overall out of West Sussex’s 161 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Selsey in 2021 was 64 crimes per 1,000 people.

Are dogs allowed on bracklesham Bay?

*Bracklesham Bay is a popular dog walking beach, but pets need to be kept on a lead in the area directly in front of the café, and, of course, kept under control at all times. Please pick up after your dog – there are plenty of poo bins along the beach and even one in our car park.

Can you swim in the sea at Selsey?

Selsey’s East Beach is the perfect place to soak up some sunshine, stretch your legs or enjoy a swim in the sea, where the water has been rated as excellent.

Is Selsey a sandy beach?

Selsey Beach is a sand and shingle beach close to Pagham Harbour. The beach is part of Selsey Bill which is a headland stretching about three miles out into the ocean with the beach being on both sides.

Is it safe to swim at Selsey Bill?

Selsey’s climate is classified as warm and temperate and it’s in one of the sunniest areas of the UK and the 2018 bathing water profile is stated as ‘excellent’ by the Environment Agency and has been cited as one of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ beaches in the UK for swimming . Perfect for sea bathing!

Where is the entry to Broombank school?

Entry for Broombank School: Broombank Boarding; School (Misses Morgan, principals), Manor road.. Entry for the Selsey Hotel: Selsey Hotel (Selsey Hotel Ltd.), Manor Rd.

How many schools are there in Selsey?

Selsey has a secondary school called the Selsey Academy (formerly known as Manhood Community College up till September 2011) and two primary schools, Seal Primary School (now known as Seal Academy) and Medmerry Primary School.

What was found on the beach between Selsey and Bognor?

^ British Museum catalogue and description. ^ Hines. p.448 Two bits of gold found on the beach between Selsey and Bognor.. ^ L.F. Salzman, ed. (1953). “Selsey”. A History of the County of Sussex: Volume 4: The Rape of Chichester.

Where can I find a history of Selsey?

A History of Selsey. Chichester, Sussex: Philimore. ISBN 0-85033-672-4. Moore, Patrick (2003). The Autobiography. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Sutton.